Many people are now familiar with the many varieties of Turkish food. A typical meal in any restaurant in this country would contain a mixture of such dishes as Spicy kebabs (Spice Turkey), Baba Ghanouj (Goat cheese pasty), Kebabye, Baba Ghiard (Baked beans) and much more. There is a lot of diversity but the most popularly loved and served dishes are: Burgers, Desserts, Mains, Drinks, Rice and Sweets. Turkish cooking has many regional variations and some of the most popular ones are:
The most popular type of dessert in turkey is the Ovarian or cheese spread. This cheese spread is made from milk and fresh fruit, which are usually made from apricots, cherries, dates, raisins and sometimes even nuts. Desserts made from apricots are also very popular and are the most famous desserts in turkey. Other traditional food that is often served as an accompaniment to desserts include Hamsi and Zeytinyallar, a type of fruit sorbet that is very sweet and is commonly enjoyed during the summer months.
Turkey, being a country with a large Muslim population, includes a variety of dishes that are eaten in the name of religion alone. One of these is Halal meat which is approved by all Muslims and used to feed their family without worrying about its taste. Although Halal meat is widely available throughout the country, it is eaten in varying quantities and is considered to be unclean. It is therefore not included in the diet of those who follow strictly Islamic dietary rules.
Another famous type of traditional food in Turkey is lamb delicacy known as Maseet. This dish is usually prepared by simmering a sheep meat in seasoned stock for a couple of days until the meat is tender enough to eat. To make the sauce, onion, tomato paste and a few spices are mixed together and fermented with water. The resulting sauce is then used to garnish dishes or served as a dipping sauce in cold salads. Some people also choose to add coriander leaves to the sauce to add extra flavors to their maseet.
Kebab is another well-known dish and is one of the most famous appetizers in the world. A typical heap contains two different types of meat or chicken (usually kebab and lamb), rice, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, herbs and spices. Traditionally, a sweet and sour mix called “kesoul” is used to add extra taste to kebabs. There are many variations of kebab such as kebap with vegetables (tagine), kebap with fruits (gourmet kebab) and even keep with nuts (human kebab).
Another traditional delicacy in the region is a type of fruit salad. These are made from cooked pears, apricots, peaches, plums, nectarines, dates and olives. The best way to enjoy these fruit salads is by eating it right after they have been prepared. You can serve them chilled or hot and then mix them with a little lemon juice. This type of fruit salad has a unique taste that is hard to reproduce in other cuisines.
Last but not least on the list of delicious traditional meals is hummus. A simple sauce of garlic, olive oil and lemon juice is first combined and then cooked in a special dauber for a couple of minutes. Then, it is decorated with fresh vegetables and served hot. This delicious Turkish delicacy is on the list of many gourmet restaurants all over the world.
There are hundreds of varieties of dishes that you can try in Turkey. The variety of food offered in the country’s cuisine is also known as the spice of the country. Whether it is the traditional, fragrant lamb, richly flavoured rice or creamy kebabs, you will find that every street in Turkey has its own unique offering. The best thing about eating Turkish food is that even if you don’t like meat, you will find an array of vegetarian recipes that will surely satisfy your taste buds.
